West Ham United are facing a crucial decision as they look to bolster their defensive options.
With the club’s interest in Jean-Clair Todibo stalemated owing to the player’s preference for Juventus, the focus has shifted elsewhere. One prospective recruit under consideration is Logan Costa of Toulouse. The Hammers are seemingly willing to pay a significant fee for the 23-year-old defender, highlighting their determination to strengthen their leaky backline. Toulouse have placed a 15 million euro price tag on him so – if West Ham rate him, he is certainly affordable. Rumours are arising today of interest from Newcastle and Bologna.
The 1.90 metre centre-back has become a key part of the Toulouse squad, making 29 Ligue 1 starts last season, seeing him rack up 57 senior appearances since 2021.
He also has experience with Reims in the French League before earning a move to Toulouse and has cemented a regular spot in the Cape Verde national team over the past two seasons.
The struggling Nayef Aguerd and the mobility issues faced by former captain Kurt Zouma have again exposed defensive vulnerabilities, emphasising the need for reinforcements. The addition of a talented young defender like Costa could provide the necessary depth and quality to improve the team’s defensive solidity.
West Ham will need to make a swift decision on their defensive targets. The acquisition of either Todibo or Costa would represent a significant step forward for the club, with defensive shortcomings being very visible during pre-season.
Torino far better player, neither will choose the WHU project 😞
Logan Costa is bang average maybe even poor, Issa Diop was and is far better than Logan Costa is now, unless there is something I am missing I don’t understand why if reports are true we are considering him.
The ‘struggling Aguerd’? Really? Pretty sure this site has some issue with him. Either claiming he wants to leave or making comments about his form when in truth, all our defenders were pretty poor last season and who can blame them when we were constantly giving away 75% possession. Aguerd is a class defender and I for one hope he stays. Always has a smile on his face and actually has all the attributes to be top quality.
I agree
Love the way everyone on here has become French footy experts you lot are jokes 😂😂
Aguerd is definitely playing for West Ham of the EPL. Maybe he has a twin brother playing for that French lot, Le Ammers?